Senior Accountant

Fiserv•Alpharetta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Accountant in our Alpharetta, GA office, you will support the general ledger and monthly close process for merchant profit centers. You will prepare and post journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and help analyze results to ensure accurate financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with senior accountants and cross-functional partners to resolve issues and continuously improve our close processes.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in general ledger accounting in a corporate environment, including preparing and posting journal entries for month-end close or equivalent combination of education, related experience, and/or military experience.
Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations (for example, accrued receivables, deferred costs, accrued payables, and deferred revenue) in an accounting or finance function.
Experience using Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP) to analyze, reconcile, and present financial data.
Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (for example, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite) or similar financial systems in an accounting context.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, Frontier, or similar systems for reconciliations and reporting.
Experience using data or reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
Experience supporting merchant services, financial services, or other payments-related businesses.
Prior experience supporting internal and/or external audits, including preparation of general ledger support, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional partners, including operations, revenue, and tax partners to resolve complex account variances.
Progress toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure or similar professional accounting certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries for the monthly close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation and financial schedules.
Analyze monthly trends and month-over-month variances to validate entries and identify accounting issues that require follow-up.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across key accounts, including accrued receivables, deferred costs, accrued payables, and deferred revenue.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to obtain necessary information, clarify variances, and support compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal accounting policies.
Support a recurring monthly calendar, including peak workload at the beginning of each month for prior-month close, followed by reconciliation and issue-resolution activities.
Use Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and lookup functions) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools to compile, analyze, and report financial data.
Contribute to process improvements that increase the accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of close and reconciliation activities.

Benefits

Fuel Your Life program to support physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being
Paid holidays and generous time away policies
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs
Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points used for rewards
Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture
Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities
Retirement planning and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available day one
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program
Paid parental, caregiver, and military leave